Working to migrate to the algorithm framework in my coding. Right now, the majority of my strategies are binary. For example, if the 9day sma crosses down over the 50day sma, then go short and vice versa. 

From what I gather, Alpha will generate a price/volatility directional insight if the previous criteria is met. However, I do not understand the advantage (if any) of a returned insight over manually executing once the logic is met. Will the alpha insight not always execute even though the logic is met?

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